Hapoel Haifa Owner Yoav Katz Aims for Top Playoffs, Seeks Buyer for Club

Ahead of the 2026/2027 Israeli Premier League season, Hapoel Haifa owner Yoav Katz held a press conference to discuss the club's ambitions and future. After missing the first round, Hapoel Haifa is set to host Hapoel Tel Aviv at Sammy Ofer Stadium on the upcoming Saturday. Katz, who has been involved with the club for 23 years, reflected on the team's history and expressed optimism about improving its standing. He noted that Hapoel Haifa has maintained a continuous presence in the Premier League for 18 years and ranked as the fifth most successful club in the league over the past decade. Katz emphasized that the current squad is composed of talented and good-character players, with the goal of achieving higher rankings in the coming years. He also thanked sponsors and encouraged fans to support the team in striving for its best season yet. Importantly, Katz reiterated his desire to sell the club, stating he is still waiting for a buyer to take over ownership and "pass the baton." The club's clear objective for the season is to reach the upper playoff bracket.